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A growing group of educators are creating and teaching innovative interfaith curriculum, preparing a new generation of civic leaders to engage across lines of religious difference.

WHAT IS INTERFAITH STUDIES?

A New Field

Scholars and educators interested in exploring the dynamics of religious interaction have claimed a new field of Interreligious/Interfaith Studies. Interfaith Studies programs seek to develop civic leaders who are prepared to positively engage religious diversity and build interfaith cooperation in communities and professions throughout the country.

WHAT IS INTERFAITH STUDIES?

Definition

In partnership with scholars in the field, IA offers the following working definition of Interfaith Studies:

“Interfaith Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the multiple dimensions of how people who orient around religion differently interact with one another, and the implications of these interactions for communities, civil society, and global politics.”

WHAT IS INTERFAITH STUDIES?

Join Us

IA seeks to convene and connect scholars interested in this work. Though the field largely began among those studying religion, we work with faculty in a myriad of fields including nursing, business, education, languages, and biology.

Whether you have long been engaged in interfaith work or are just beginning, we hope you will join our network. Read on for resources and opportunities.

Faculty Grants & Fellowships

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Faculty Resources

Pluralism Texts Bibliography

This bibliography reflects a variety of perspectives that provide foundational theory, knowledge, and practical wisdom about civic pluralism.

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

A roadmap for developing (or continuing to develop) the vision, knowledge, and skills required to contribute to the realization of a truly interfaith America.

Interfaith Studies for Business Courses

Explore descriptions and learning outcomes for courses at the intersection of religion and business.

Case Study Spotlight

Case Studies for Exploring Interfaith Cooperation: Classroom Tools

How does interfaith cooperation work in tricky situations? Case studies offer one interactive pedagogical method for engaging students around the real-life challenges of religious diversity.

Case Studies: Engaging Religious Diversity in Health Fields

Written in partnership with health fields faculty, medical practitioners, and bio-ethics students, these case studies describe real-life scenarios from health care settings in which religious identity plays a significant role.